Recall Details

Units

About 18,000

Description

The Hustler and BigDog brand riding or walk-behind lawn mowers were sold in the following colors: Hustler models in yellow; BigDog models in red. They have large mowing decks ranging from 36 to 72 inches. Model name and serial numbers can be found on a tag located on the left side of the frame in the front of the mower's fender. The following model names, serial numbers and types of lawn mower are included in this recall:

Brand

Model Name

Type

Serial Numbers

Hustler

1500 Riding Greens

Riding

10062845 through 11081604

FasTrak

Zero Turn riding

10121082 through 11120946

FasTrak Super Duty

Zero Turn riding

10091717 through 12054999

Sport

Zero Turn riding

10120377 through 12054999

Super Z

Zero Turn riding

10109017 through 12054999

TrimStar

Walk-behind

11033546 through 12054999

X-ONE

Zero Turn riding

10090765 through 12022041

BigDog

A Series

Zero Turn riding

11100596 through 12054999

C Series

Zero Turn riding

11031908 through 12054999

R Diablo

Zero Turn riding

12020696 through 12054999

R PowerBar

Zero Turn riding

12020892 through 12054999

R Series

Zero Turn riding

11021137 through 12054999

T Series

Walk-behind

11050815 through 12054999

X Series

Zero Turn riding

11039001 through 12054999

X Diablo

Zero Turn riding

11090151 through 12054999

Incidents/Injuries

The firm is aware of 152 incidents of vent valve fittings failing. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact a Hustler or BigDog dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Excel is contacting its customers directly.

Sold at

Hustler and BigDog dealers nationwide from September 2010 to May 2012 for between $2,900 and $21,000.

Manufacturer

Excel Industries Inc., of Hesston, Kan.

Manufactured in

United States

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